--- title: "PA/08238/24: excavate reservoir and to construct an end-of-scheme in Zabbar | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08238-24/zabbar-excavate-reservoir-and-to-construct-an-end-of-scheme source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Zabbar: To excavate reservoir and to construct an end-of-scheme dwelling instead of two existing semi-basement garages.… Planning applications › Zabbar › PA0823824 # PA/08238/24: excavate reservoir and to construct an end-of-scheme in Zabbar Bahbah, Triq San Patrizju, Zabbar To excavate reservoir and to construct an end-of-scheme dwelling instead of two existing semi-basement garages. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Bahbah, Triq San Patrizju, Zabbar - **Locality:** [Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar) - **Applicant:** Emmanuel Magro - **Perit:** [Perit Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 1 floor - **Residential units:** 1 - **Received:** 9 August 2024 - **Validated:** 4 December 2024 - **Published:** 4 December 2024 - **Comments close:** 13 January 2025 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 29 August 2025 - **Permit expires:** 24 September 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/08238/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=08238&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Bahbah, Triq San Patrizju, Zabbar 83 other applications within 300 m: 57 granted, 1 refused, 3 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/02509/23). On Triq San Patrizju: 2 other applications, 1 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 12 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/07140/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07140-23/zabbar-cleaning-of-site): Cleaning of site, leveling/minor excavation and construction of basement domestic store, ground floor garages and three overlying apartments Granted, validated 29 November 2023, 4 floors, 58 m away - [**PA/06368/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06368-26/zabbar-construction-of-additional-third-and-fourth-floors): Proposed construction of additional third and fourth floors to an approved apartment block by virtue of PA/00813/20. The new extension will create an… Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 4 floors, 82 m away - [**PA/00122/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00122-25/zabbar-renewal-of-pa-09806-19-to-construct-a): Renewal of PA/09806/19 - To construct a basement garage, 3 garages and Class 4B shop at ground floor and three overlying apartments from first floor to third… Granted, validated 22 January 2025, 4 floors, 85 m away - [**PA/00813/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00813-20/zabbar-alterations-to-approved): Proposed alterations to approved (PA/05189/19) first floor apartment & construction of second floor apartment, and washrooms at third floor. Status being checked, 87 m away - [**PA/07431/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07431-23/zabbar-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house, construction of block of two maisonettes, six apartments, penthouse with a pool in terraced at receded floor level and… Granted, validated 12 December 2023, 100 m away - [**PA/02509/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02509-23/zabbar-demolition-of-existing-dwelling-and-construction-of): Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and construction of basement level garages and overlying residential units (comprising of 10 garages, 2 maisonettes,… Granted, validated 3 May 2023, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 120 m away - [**PA/00086/20** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00086-20/zabbar-construct-a-two-bedroom-apartment-and-a): To construct a two bedroom apartment and a three bedroom duplex penthouse over existing airspace belonging to underlying second floor maisonette. Status being checked, 128 m away - [**PA/00064/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00064-21/zabbar-sanction-openings-in-ground-floor-facade-and): To sanction openings in ground floor facade and parts of front garden paving varying from approved in permit PA 1713/16. Proposed change of use from part of… Status being checked, 136 m away - [**PA/01903/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01903-25/zabbar-demolition-of-first-floor-and-internal-alterations): Proposed demolition of first floor and internal alterations to existing terraced house, to form a separate maisonette at ground floor. Application also… Granted, validated 26 March 2025, 2 floors, 138 m away - [**PA/00680/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00680-21/zabbar-minor-internal-alterations-to-dwelling): Proposed minor internal alterations to dwelling, including extension of roof structure at second floor level to include w.c. Status being checked, 3 floors, 154 m away - [**PA/01676/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01676-24/zabbar-alterations-to-terraced-house-to-include-a): Proposed alterations to terraced house to include a lift and a common area and construction of 3 three bedroom apartments at first, second and third floor… Granted, validated 20 March 2024, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 156 m away - [**PA/02895/23** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02895-23/zabbar-renew-pa-10069-17): To renew PA/10069/17 (To sanction minor variations from approved drawings, proposed alterations to existing units, demolition of existing roof structures and… Granted, validated 24 May 2023, 156 m away - [**PA/03517/21** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03517-21/zabbar-internal-alterations-and-sanctioning-of-existing-facade): Proposed internal alterations and sanctioning of existing facade Status being checked, 159 m away - [**PA/08358/24** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-08358-24/zabbar-construct-two-maisonettes-overlying-a-private-car): To construct two maisonettes overlying a private car garage. Proposal includes general excavation to level the basement and excavation for reservoir. Granted, validated 12 February 2025, 161 m away - [**PA/04472/25** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04472-25/zabbar-sanction-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To sanction minor internal and external alterations from PA/01308/07. Granted, validated 28 July 2025, 162 m away ## More by Alistair Avallone - [**PA/07390/26** Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07390-26/zabbar-proposal-of-a-greenhouse): Proposal of a greenhouse. Pending - [**PA/07051/26** Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07051-26/marsaskala-sanction-extension-and-minor-alterations-to-pre-1967): To sanction extension and minor alterations to pre-1967 agricultural room from that approved in PA/02690/24, sanctioning of pool and surrounding paving with… Pending, validated 14 October 2026 - [**PA/07031/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07031-26/tarxien-sanction-and-proposed-internal-alterations-to-existing): To sanction and proposed internal alterations to existing Class 4D property from that approved in PA/00504/12. Pending - [**PA/06820/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06820-26/tarxien-external-alteration-to-as-approved-terraced-house): External alteration to as approved terraced house (PA/02744/21) proposing to construct of a washroom roof level. Pending - [**PA/06792/26** Paola](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06792-26/paola-sanctioning-of-a-control-room-from-approved): Sanctioning of a control room from approved permits PA/07694/22 and PA/00073/24, and proposed addition of 3 silos, an additional control/plant room to be… Pending, validated 7 October 2026 - [**PA/06751/26** Kalkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06751-26/kalkara-minor-internal-alterations): Minor internal alterations. Installation of new lift and proposed construction of bedroom at rear and shifting of pv panels. Pending, validated 30 September 2026 [All applications by Alistair Avallone](https://propertylist.mt/perit/alistair-avallone) [All planning applications in Zabbar](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/zabbar)